Don't Know Much
Linda Ronstadt
Don't Know Much by Linda Ronstadt (released in 1989) appeared in 4 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 1083 in 1999. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2004.
Chart history
All positions by edition
More by Linda Ronstadt
- It's So Easy best position 329
- Blue Bayou best position 901
How the song fared
On average, Don't Know Much was at position 1651 in the 4 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1931 in 2003. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 2 editions (up to and including 2004). The biggest rise came in 2004: from position 1931 to position 1793 (+138). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2004.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 4 editions, this song shares that score with 250 other songs, and 3,239 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 2,806 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 1083.
Also released in 1989
67 other songs from 1989 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Belfast Child – Simple Minds best position 62
- Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison best position 77
- Eternal Flame – The Bangles best position 96
- Another Day In Paradise – Phil Collins best position 113
- Paradise City – Guns N' Roses best position 124
- Leningrad – Billy Joel best position 164
Neighbours in the 2004 list
In 2004, this song was at position 1793. When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman (Dr Hook) was at position 1792, one place higher; Thought You Were On My Side (Cock Robin) was at position 1794, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Don't Know Much by Linda Ronstadt in the Top 2000?
Don't Know Much was on the list in 4 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2004.
What is the highest position of Don't Know Much in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 1083 in 1999.
How high was Don't Know Much in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.